Description
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is a delicious twist on the classic macaroni salad, combining the creamy, tangy goodness of deviled eggs with tender pasta and crunchy vegetables. This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, and potlucks. With a tangy dressing and fresh ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- For the Eggs:
12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled - For the Pasta:
16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled - For the Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise - ¼ cup yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- For the Vegetables:
½ cup celery, finely chopped - ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- For the Herbs:
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Halve the hard-boiled eggs. Remove the yolks and place them in a large mixing bowl. Set aside the chopped egg whites. Mash the egg yolks thoroughly.
- Make the Dressing: To the mashed egg yolks, add mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked, cooled elbow macaroni, chopped egg whites, celery, red onion, dill pickles, and parsley (if using) to the dressing. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, garnish with additional paprika for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to ensure a light and tender bread.
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a little bit of lemon zest or juice to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Picnic, Barbecue
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
